A proposal aimed at lowering the cost for jail inmates to make phone calls sparked lively debate in the Legislature Wednesday.The proposal, by Sen. John McCollister, grew out of a study by the American Civil Liberties Union that found high rates... more››

Tonight is the last home game for the women’s basketball team at tiny Grace University in Omaha. They’ve got a winning record (14-13) and have qualified for regionals. But for the Royals this season is about a lot more than wins and losses.Coach... more››

Reshaping proposals for tax changes, helping counties with prisons pay for the costs of disturbances, and trying to prevent school violence were all issues discussed in the Legislature today Tuesday.It is just about midway through this year’s... more››

A fraction of money in the farm bill is aimed at protecting natural resources like soil and water. Changes to those farm conservation programs would not only impact the environment, they would also impact farmers’ bottom lines.Farmers depend on... more››

University of Nebraska-Lincoln athletics is a multi-million dollar business. And that business has a new CEO. Bill Moos became director of athletics last October. For the NET News "Speaking of Nebraska" program we sat down with him at Memorial... more››

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Alzheimer’s disease affects 5 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65. But about 200,000 people suffer from a more rare form known as early-onset Alzheimer’s. We look at what causes it and what is being done to combat it.